Fault Diagnosis
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Page Ref
Several pulls Low air pressure Increase air pressure 7
required to set Lack of lubrication Lubricate tool at air inlet point 12
rivet Worn or broken jaws Fit new jaws 8
Oil level in tool low or air in oil Prime tool 22-24
Tool will not grip Worn or dirty jaws Clean or fit new jaws 8
stem of fastener Jaw housing loose Tighten against nylon locking ring 8
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly Fit new spring 8
Incorrect component in nose assembly Identify and replace 8
Tool fails to break Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure/air leaks 7
Lockbolt Incorrect length of bolt Change to correct length of bolt
Tool requires priming Reprime tool 22-24
Tool exhaust silencer dirty Clean silencer
Control valve dirty Remove/clean valve
Tool fails to swage Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure/air leaks 7
collar Warn anvils Replace
Tool requires priming Reprime tool 22-24
Swaging anvil cracked Replace
Incorrect length of bolt Change to correct length of bolt
Other symptoms or failures should be reported to your local Avdel
®
authorised distributor or repair centre.
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